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PERILLAN, J. G., Science Between Myth and History. The Quest for Common Ground and Its Importance for Scientific Practice. Oxford University Press, 2021. 366p. Hardback. It is commonplace, among historians of science, that the histories written by scientists are often myths, with more or less hidden agendas. Yet there is surprisingly little serious literature on the origin, nature, purpose, and (undesired) effects of these myths. The present book fills this gap in a highly competent way. The author knows very well the relevant literature, his examples are well chosen, his analyses are well-informed, subtle, and well-balanced. Olivier Darrigol, CNRS, France (Publisher's information). € 55.02 (New) (approx. delivery time: 14 days) ISBN: 9780198864967